A majority of the workforce has no idea that there is something called Income insurance. That is fairly understandable, given that it is required only when you face an illness or disability that won’t allow you work. But it is precisely during these hard times that you need your income the most. Employers provide for a certain period of sick leave, and state benefits may kick after that. Sometimes, employers can help out with group insurance for employees.
But all that won’t even be a fraction of your income, and the only way to support your existing lifestyle is via income insurance. After a waiting period following the start of your illness, it kicks in with insurance payouts to replace your lost income. At the very least, these payouts can cover around 50-65% of the income. Factor in the tax-free nature of these payouts, and it covers a substantial part of your income